At Milan 14th Sold-Out Performance: Government Official Says Shen Yun Is ‘Extraordinarily Beautiful’

Jan 29, 2026Shen Yun

MILAN, Italy—On the afternoon of Jan. 25, Shen Yun New York Company held its fourteenth and final performance of the year in Milan at the Teatro degli Arcimboldi. The show concluded with long and enthusiastic applause, bringing a perfect end to this season in Milan.

All tickets for the fourteen shows in Milan were sold out well in advance, creating an unprecedented spectacle. Many audience members traveled from surrounding cities or even other regions of the country just to see Shen Yun. Some drove three hours from Florence, while others came all the way from Bari in southern Italy, only to witness Shen Yun’s beauty firsthand.

Some audience members praised that the show not only provided a spectacular audio-visual experience, but also inspired people to deeply reflect on contemporary society and the value of life. Others were deeply moved by the songs about the Creator and salvation in the program. Some loved the “Truthfulness, Compassion, Forbearance” values upheld by the Shen Yun artists, believing that these principles are extremely valuable to society as they help guide people to become better humans.

Government Official: The principles of ‘Truthfulness, Compassion, Forbearance’ Are Extremely Valuable

On the afternoon of Jan. 25, 2026, Mr. Giuseppe Furciniti watched Shen Yun New York Company's fourteenth performance in Milan at the Teatro degli Arcimboldi. (Gabriele Bruno/The Epoch Times) — On the afternoon of Jan. 25, 2026, Mr. Giuseppe Furciniti watched Shen Yun New York Company's fourteenth performance in Milan at the Teatro degli Arcimboldi. Gabriele Bruno/The Epoch Times

“Extraordinarily beautiful, breathtaking, and truly fascinating,” Mr. Giuseppe Furciniti praised the Shen Yun show, “The choreography is superb, beyond description. The dancers’ skills are flawless and breathtaking. The dynamic backdrop is also unique.” Mr. Giuseppe Furciniti is the Director of Operations at the Center of the Anti-Mafia Bureau in Milan.

Mr. Furciniti was deeply captivated by the show, “I really love Chinese culture. So I found the performance very moving. You are immersed in history, in divinely inspired culture, and want to understand it more deeply.”

The soprano singer’s song mentioned the Creator’s descent to earth and the beginning of salvation. He was deeply moved.” The meaning behind the song is very beautiful. It expresses that all souls in the world are creations of the Creator. Beautiful and true.” After learning that the Shen Yun artists are Falun Dafa practitioners who follow the principles of “Truthfulness, Compassion, Forbearance”, he believes this is very helpful to society and hopes that more people will follow these principles.” (If more people could follow these principles), that would be great. These principles and teachings are very precious.”

Marketing Director: It Truly Inspired Us to Reflect

On the afternoon of Jan. 25, 2026, Mr. Marco Cillis, a marketing director at a bank, attended the fourteenth performance of Shen Yun New York Company at the Teatro degli Arcimboldi in Milan, Italy. (Francesca Rotondi/The Epoch Times) — On the afternoon of Jan. 25, 2026, Mr. Marco Cillis, a marketing director at a bank, attended the fourteenth performance of Shen Yun New York Company at the Teatro degli Arcimboldi in Milan, Italy. Francesca Rotondi/The Epoch Times

“It was a magnificent and captivating performance. We greatly appreciated its profound inner cultural meanings. The colors were vibrant, the orchestra and the entire stage presentation were impressive. It was a wonderful experience,” Mr. Marco Cillis, a marketing director at a century-old bank in Italy, praised after watching Shen Yun.

Mr. Cillis remarked, “You could feel their dedication to their work and their attention to detail. They poured immense passion into it, were meticulous about every detail, and very responsible.” He continued, “It is absolutely a cultural exchange. In today’s world, this kind of exchange is crucial. I don’t want to sound cliché, but there’s no doubt that, in my opinion, cultural exchange is one of the best things we have… Sometimes, it’s these exchanges that truly inspire us to reflect; they touch somewhere deep in people’s hearts.”

He said, “In my view, they (the elements presented by Shen Yun) are a wonderful opportunity to elevate ourselves and integrate different approaches—whether spiritual, artistic, or cultural—into our lives. Our lives are ultimately made up of our relationships with others, and therefore, the mutual influence of cultures follows.”

Shen Yun has toured over 200 cities across five continents during the last 20 years, but it has yet to be performed in China. Mr. Cillis stated, “What strikes me the most is that such a performance cannot be replicated in China. Especially because it showcases so much of the tradition, as well as many very personalized aspects, demonstrating the unique culture. I didn’t expect that this wouldn’t be accepted in their country at present.”

Finally, Mr. Cillis expressed his hope that Shen Yun would have the opportunity to return to China to perform in the future, saying, “I hope they continue to do such excellent work; their work is truly superb, that’s obvious.”

Reporter: Shen Yun Is Doing Something Very Important for China

On the afternoon of Jan. 25, 2026, journalist Riccardo I. attended the fourteenth performance of Shen Yun New York Company at the Teatro degli Arcimboldi in Milan. (Alessandro Starnoni/The Epoch Times) — On the afternoon of Jan. 25, 2026, journalist Riccardo I. attended the fourteenth performance of Shen Yun New York Company at the Teatro degli Arcimboldi in Milan. Alessandro Starnoni/The Epoch Times

Journalist and content writer Riccardo I. commented after watching the show, “I felt like I was in a dream because the rhythm and songs in the performance reached my heart and deeply moved me. They were so ethereal and pure, bringing me inner peace.”

He said, “I greatly appreciate everything they show related to this traditional culture.”

“These artists are of an exceptionally high standard!” said Riccardo I. “Especially the female dancers; they are like flying celestial beings. So when I saw their graceful figures swaying in long sleeves on stage, I was reminded of the flying celestial beings in murals.”

He perceived “goodness” in the soprano’s singing, stating, “I strongly agree with this concept.” When discussing Shen Yun’s portrayal of the persecution of faith taking place in China, he said, “I have encountered some (Falun Gong) protesters. I must admit, they portrayed this issue very well on stage because outside of China, we can understand what is happening, and the small dance dramas on stage help us understand the situation further.”

He concluded, “I can imagine the hardships they (Shen Yun artists) face on their global tour, but I truly hope they can continue because they are doing something very important for their country. They are letting the world know that China is not just what it is now, but also has a past worth discovering and cherishing.”

(Epoch Times Milan, Italy Bureau)

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NTD is a media sponsor of Shen Yun Performing Arts, covering audience reactions since 2006.